Consumer

Some share-price movements are influenced by expectations around upcoming company events, and Nido Education (ASX:NDO) appears to be experiencing this dynamic ahead of its upcoming half-year results. The company’s shares were trading at AUD 0.34, up 6.15% at the time of writing on 21 …

Universal Store Holdings (ASX:UNI) continues expanding its retail platform throughBrandgrowth, store rollout andMarginimprovement. The company’s shares were trading at AUD 8.34, up 0.48% on 21 August 2026.

Southern Cross Media (ASX:SXL) continues progressing through a majorBusinesstransformation following the integration of Seven West Media assets, with the company focused on achieving cost synergies and expanding digital revenue streams. The company’s shares were trading at AUD 0.60, up 3.42% on 21 August 2026.

IDP's difficulties stem from a coordinated tightening of international education policy across the destination countries it serves. Australia has moved to cap and slow student intake, Canada has curtailed study permits, and the United Kingdom has restricted dependant visas and reviewed post-study work rights. …

Ridley Corporation Limited (ASX:RIC) reported a significant expansion of its agricultural platform in FY2026, with earnings growth supported by the integration of the Incitec Pivot Fertilisers distribution business. The acquisition has reshaped Ridley from a predominantly animal nutrition company into a broader agricultural inputs …

Carma Limited (ASX:CMA) continues to expand its technology-driven used-car retail platform, with recent operating updates highlighting significant growth in vehicle deliveries. The company’s vertically integrated model combines vehicle sourcing, reconditioning and online retail sales, supported by its national “Sell to Carma”Acquisitionnetwork.

Super Retail Group Limited (ASX:SUL) reported FY2026 results showing record sales growth across its retail portfolio, althoughEarningsdeclined as higher operating costs affected profitability. The owner of Supercheap Auto, rebel, BCF and Macpac delivered continued sales momentum while navigating a challenging consumer environment and increasedInvestmentrequirements.